Arson Suspected in Rio Grande Forest Fire Near Albuquerque
Firefighters contained a suspected arson fire that charred about 800 acres along the Rio Grande near downtown Albuquerque, prompting evacuations of dozens of homes. Helicopters dropped water as crews fought hot spots while authorities searched for a single or multiple origins and the governor closed a Rio Grande bosque stretch through July 4.
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Seniors face Medicare drug plans amid distrust and limits
In Cleveland seniors like Marie Urban face tight finances as Medicare prescription drug coverage advances in Congress. Urban, 72, lives on $843 monthly Social Security, with $459 for essentials and year to date drug bills over $1,500. Parked between optimism and skepticism, retirees note benefits won’t start until 2006 and require monthly premiums around $35 with a $250 to $275 deductible, while subsidies vary by House and Senate versions.
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House panel approves 369 billion defense bill
The House Appropriations Committee backed a 368.7 billion defense bill for the next year, boosting special operations forces and shipbuilding while replenishing cruise missiles. It passes by voice vote, 4.6 billion more than this year, excluding the mid year Iraq war funding. Lockheed Martin loses 161 million in F A 22 funding. special operations and Patriot missiles gain. Shipbuilding rises to 11.5 billion, Tomahawk missiles funded, pay raise included. total falls short of Bush request but expected to be covered by forthcoming administration requests. Senate has not written its bill.
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